Bully Prevention

kids playing with basketballs
kids playing with basketballs

December 19, 2017

RAND Review: Playworks Stands Out Among SEL Interventions ›

A new review conducted by RAND Corporation and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation found that Playworks stands out among social and emotional learning (SEL) programs for evidence of impact. The…

KYMA

November 7, 2016

Playworks enforces anti-bullying in local schools ›

Playworks is a program that was invited into Yuma County schools by the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH). As a part of anti-bullying campaigns across the country, the program…

October 15, 2013

Proactive Bullying Prevention Techniques ›

Four steps to take to stop bullying in our schools and communities before it starts.

Playworks kickball
Playworks kickball

Deseret News

March 5, 2013

Company’s positive recess play aims to reducing bullying ›

SALT LAKE CITY — Dressed in a black suit and a light blue, button-up shirt with cufflinks, Salt Lake City Councilman Charlie Luke high-fived community members during a rousing game…

The Christian Science Monitor

April 17, 2012

Kids, educators debate recess plan that may prevent bullying ›

Kids and educators debate effectiveness of new, structured recess plan that may help prevent bullying and lead to safer schools. A new study shows conflicting opinions on the Playworks program.…

October 10, 2013

The Difference between Bullying and Teasing ›

Teasing often occurs in our schools and communities, but is teasing bullying?

January 24, 2012

It’s time to end bullying and promote a positive school culture. ›

No Name-Calling Week 2012 has arrived.

October 13, 2016

Prevent Bullying Behaviors and Promote Inclusion ›

Four steps to take to stop bullying behaviors in our schools and communities before they start.

October 30, 2013

Anti-Bullying Programs Don’t Work? ›

Programs that teach about bullying may not work, study shows. But a culture of kindness and inclusion does.

October 14, 2014

Promote Empathy and Inclusion, Demote Bullying ›

Four ways to prevent bullying on our playgrounds before it starts.

Playworkers playing foursquare
Playworkers playing foursquare

New York Times

April 8, 2011

The Power of the Playground ›

Ask a young child, “How was school today?” and you’re likely to hear about recess. My son is 7 years old, and like many children his age, recess is the…

October 22, 2014

Re-Thinking Bullying Behavior ›

Address the root of bullying by creating a kind, inclusive environment in schools